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Archived News:
8/07- ’06 Insurance Premiums Increase to $1.4
Trillion
Premiums written in the United States increased
to $1.4 trillion in 2006, with five states (including Pennsylvania)
accounting for 37 percent of all insurance premiums, according to a
survey by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read on…
5/07- Agents’ “Personal
Touch” Pays Off
A consumer poll has
found Americans prefer personalized service and human interaction from
their insurance agents. IBM said the study demonstrates consumers’
unwavering loyalty to their insurance agent regardless of potential
savings that online channels alone can provide.
Read on…
4/07- Costly Quarter in the P
& C Market
Property-casualty insurers’ first-quarter
losses, impacted by severe tornadoes in several southern states,
exceeded $1.2 billion, according to Property Claim Services. More…
3/07 - “Massive Fraud” Accusations
A Congressional panel examining Hurricane Katrina claims handling heard
a colleague accuse insurers of “massive fraud.” The
accusation came from Rep. Gene Taylor, D-Miss., who has been among the
insurance industry’s most vocal critics since Hurricane Katrina. Rep.
Taylor, who recently settled a suit against State Farm over his own
claim, made his attack on insurers before the House Financial Services
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Read on…
2/07- Hidden in all of us is a
“Do-It-Yourselfer”. Many of us know better than to lend an ear to the
voice inside who dares ask How hard could that really be? So
what happens when it’s time to call in a professional to finish the
job? Well, if mama ain’t
happy…
12/06- How fast can a Christmas
tree go up in flames? You’ll be
amazed…
Now the good news: approximately 33 million real Christmas
trees are bought in the United
States each year. According to the NFPA data, of
all the real Christmas trees enjoyed during the holiday season, fewer
than one-one thousandth of a percent (0.001%) are involved in a
residential fire.
Keeping the holiday safe from fire is an important
responsibility for every family. These simple steps can help guard
against the rare, but serious event of a holiday fire.
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Make
a fresh cut across the tree's base and immediately place in water. Keep
the tree's water container full at all times, checking the water level
daily.
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Do
not use lights, decorations or appliances with worn electrical cords.
Use only UL approved electrical decorations and extension cords.
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Place
the Christmas tree well away from heat registers, space heaters,
fireplaces, wood stoves, televisions, computer monitors and other heat
sources.
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Place
the Christmas tree clear of doors to keep the emergency escape route
clear of trees, packages and furniture.
12/06- Amidst the hustle and
bustle of seasonal activities, safety is easily overlooked. Click here
for more safety tips.
7/06- With the recent flooding issues throughout the
northeast portion of the United
States, many homeowners are getting
their first taste of a denied insurance claim. As an agent, adjuster or
even as a homeowner, how can you assist in limiting the damage from
rising water levels? Follow these tips…
Paul Davis
Restoration & Remodeling News:
6/07- Local PDR Owner
Receives Top Award
Steve Rotay, owner of Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of
York, Chester, Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, recently accepted a top
and unique award for Exceptional Service during Paul Davis Restoration
Inc.’s national convention. Out of 225 franchise offices, Rotay
received recognition from his peers for service and support to
customers and others in need located in south central Pa. More…
6/06- Amidst a crowd of thousands, firefighters
competing in the Paul Davis Restoration-York City Downtown Challenge
filled Continental Square in downtown York for two days in what ESPN
calls The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports. Besides
drawing a large group of competitors from the Eastern portion of the United
States, several local teams and individuals
also participated. What did you miss? Read all about
it...
5/06-
Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling, now celebrating its 40th
anniversary, was recognized nationally in April by Qualified Remodeler
magazine for continued expansion into the remodeling business. The
demanding nature of responding to catastrophes and the reality of a
stable but slow growing insurance restoration market has allowed Paul
Davis Restoration & Remodeling a strong foothold in a marketplace
where fast timing and the precision of estimates and scheduling can be
important differentiating factors.
View
full article…
5/06- A leading insurer of custom, historic and other
fine homes, the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has selected Paul
Davis Restoration as a preferred vendor to provide emergency mitigation
and restoration services to Chubb policyholders. Read more…
Storms Future:
1/06- Dr. William Gray and his team have issued their first
predictions for the 2006 storm season. They expect 17 named storms, 9
hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes (category three). They also say that
there is an 81% probability that at least one major hurricane will
strike the USA
in 2006.
To view their entire prediction, visit http://tropical.atmos.colostate.edu/forecasts/
Online News:
2/06- Now you can view archived copies of Paul Davis Restoration
& Remodeling newsletters! For interesting preventative maintenance
and restoration topics useful to any homeowner, click on the links
below.
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